The bill establishes the Urban Bird Treaty Program to conserve bird habitats in urban areas through partnerships with federal, tribal, state, and municipal agencies, NGOs, community groups, and academic institutions. It includes a grant program for eligible entities to conduct research, planning, and conservation activities, with emphasis on equitable distribution of awards among small, midsize, and large cities. The Secretary of the Interior will oversee the program and may collaborate with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. An authorization of $200,000 is provided for each fiscal year from 2027 to 2033 to fund these efforts.
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This program works with communities to support conserving and managing birds that live in and migrate through urban areas. This support includes grants administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and provided to entities including government agencies, community groups, and academic institutions for conducting activities related to the program.


